AcneDay

If over-the-counter acne medicine didn’t work for you, your doctor might prescribe oral acne medication or creams. Many of the medicines used to treat acne can make you more prone to sunburn. Many young women notice the benefits of a beautifully and evenly tanned skin can hide many blemishes.

Especially a sunburn that reddens the skin or suntan that darkens the skin may make blemishes less visible and make the skin feel drier. However, these benefits are only temporary, as we all know it. If you’re fair skinned naturally, you know how long that tan can last. There are known risks of excessive sun exposure, such as more rapid skin aging and a risk of developing skin cancer.

So if you’re on acne medication, be extremely careful with suntan and sun exposure. You might be able to hide your blemishes temporarily, it’ll become a bigger problem later on.

Source: National Institute of Health

The biggest thing to remember when dealing with acne is to avoid touching your face too much! Your hands touch everything around you, and when you touch your face, you’re not helping your acne problem, and you enter into the possibility of contracting viruses and diseases you otherwise might not have.

Of course, you’ve got to remember that it’s not always possible to avoid, especially because it’s a regular thing people do. As such, you must remember to wash your face regularly with things that have been clinically proven to work for your purposes. The use of some acne-marketed products may prove significantly helpful.

Also, some food allergies may worsen your acne. If you know you are allergic to some food item, avoid it, and if you suspect you are, do some research, keep a food diary, and find out for yourself. This will help with your overall health, also. If your acne is unusually severe, it’s advisable to contact your physician.